Document (#9841)

Author

Altinkemer, K.
Chaturvedi, A.
Gulati, R.

Title

Information systems outsourcing : issues and evidence

Source

International journal of information management. 14(1994) no.4, S.252-268

Year

1994

Abstract

Looks at the potential risks and benefits of outsourcing and presents some statistics on it. Lists the research issues covered in the literature, and makes a content analysis of the annual reports of 31 companies (25 clients and 6 vendors). Attempts to determine the perceived value of the outsourcing activity based on how the outsourcing information is communicated to the shareholders. Discusses the relationship between productivity and outsourcing

Theme

Information Resources Management

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